How much horsepower does the Civic 1.5T have?
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The Civic 1.5T has a horsepower of 177, equipped with an inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 130 kW and a maximum power speed of 6000 rpm, paired with a VT continuously variable transmission. Below is a brief introduction to the Civic 1.5T: 1. The Civic 1.5T is a compact car under Dongfeng Honda, with a 5-door, 5-seat hatchback body structure. Its body dimensions are 4517 mm in length, 1799 mm in width, and 1434 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2700 mm. The front suspension uses a MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension uses a multi-link independent suspension. 2. In the Civic's power performance data indicators, numbers like 130Kw/5500rpm can be seen, indicating that at 5500 rpm, it can produce a maximum power of 130 Kw, which is approximately 177 horsepower. The maximum horsepower generally appears at high speeds. Since effective power is proportional to the average effective pressure, speed, and displacement, it can also be equal to the product of effective torque and speed.
I remember the Honda Civic 1.5T comes in high and low power versions. The regular version of the previous 10th-gen Civic had 177 horsepower, which was the case for most automatic models from 2016 to 2021. The manual transmission or later minor facelift versions increased to 182 horsepower, and now the new 11th-gen models all start at 182 horsepower. With a maximum torque of 220 Nm paired with a CVT, the car feels particularly agile from a standstill and has plenty of power for highway overtaking. Having driven this car for three years myself, I feel the factory horsepower is completely sufficient, and fuel consumption can be maintained at around 7L/100km. If you're into modifications, a stage 1 tune can push it past 200 horsepower, but you need to be mindful of the transmission's limits. The comparable Corolla only has 169 horsepower, so the Civic definitely has an advantage in terms of power.
There's a 2023 Civic parked in my garage, with a 1.5T engine rated at 182 horsepower. Compared to my friend's older model with 177 horsepower, the acceleration is about half a second slower. This engine delivers maximum torque at just 1700 rpm, so it leaps forward with just a light tap on the throttle at traffic lights. Last month, while driving through mountain roads, I switched to S mode, and the revs stayed steadily above 4000 rpm, making it very responsive. In everyday driving, the eco mode is fuel-efficient enough, achieving around 5 liters per 100 km on highways is no problem. However, it's worth noting that some overseas versions are tuned to over 200 horsepower, while the domestic 182 hp version strikes a balance between performance and reliability. The engine bay layout is compact, making it easy to replace the air filter yourself later on.
The Civic 1.5T standard version produces 177 horsepower, while the sport version and current model are rated at 182 horsepower. I've disassembled this engine, and the cylinder block rigidity is significantly stronger than the older naturally aspirated versions. The horsepower isn't top-tier but highly efficient – half throttle is sufficient for city driving. Maximum power kicks in at 5500 rpm, and the sound of the VTEC solenoid valve switching is quite thrilling. Tuning shops frequently handle Civic ECU remapping, and a conservative tune to 195 horsepower is very stable. It's recommended to upgrade to 235-width tires as the stock tires tend to slip during full-throttle acceleration. Use 0W-20 engine oil, with dealership maintenance costing around 600 RMB per service.
